what to look for
Lord_Vektra
06-11-2002, 07:36 PM
I got my car not too long ago and its its 2 years old and I have been thinking about some things that may have problems just being paranoid what are some things I should look for or check. I want to keep this car in top condition
00GSR
06-11-2002, 08:11 PM
You should be fine. How many miles do you have on your car? Just wait for your 22,500 mile check up. It will check for everything...
Lord_Vektra
06-11-2002, 10:02 PM
29k when I bought it 30k now
00GSR
06-11-2002, 11:25 PM
Oh, I thought you were the one who just got their Teg w/ 19,000 miles on it...Anyway, Have your 30,000 mile check up done:
-Replace engine oil and filter.
-Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check pads and discs for wear (thickness) and damage.
Check calipers for leaks and check tightness of mount bolts.
-Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox and rack boots.
Check steering linkage for looseness.
Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.
Check condition of rack boots.
-Inspect suspension components.
Check bolts for tightness.
Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
-Inspect driveshaft for cracks and check boot bands for tightness.
-Clean air cleaner element.
-Lubricate door locks and hinges witih mulit-purpose grease or Acura White Lithium Grease.
-Clean antenna mast (3 door models).
-Check the operation of all lights.
-Inspect the underbody for damage.
-Check parking brake adjustment. Should be fully applied within 6 to 10 clicks.
-Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). Check the master cylinder, proportioning controlvalve and ABS modulator for damage and leakage.
-Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids and check for leaks. If needed, add transmission fluid, engine coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid.
-Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.
Check for damage, leaks and deterioration.
Check for proper fan operation.
-Inspect exhaust system. Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness.
-Inspect fuel lines and connections. Check for leaks.
-Replace transmission fluid; use Genuine Acura ATF or MTF.
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-Replace engine oil and filter.
-Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check pads and discs for wear (thickness) and damage.
Check calipers for leaks and check tightness of mount bolts.
-Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox and rack boots.
Check steering linkage for looseness.
Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.
Check condition of rack boots.
-Inspect suspension components.
Check bolts for tightness.
Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
-Inspect driveshaft for cracks and check boot bands for tightness.
-Clean air cleaner element.
-Lubricate door locks and hinges witih mulit-purpose grease or Acura White Lithium Grease.
-Clean antenna mast (3 door models).
-Check the operation of all lights.
-Inspect the underbody for damage.
-Check parking brake adjustment. Should be fully applied within 6 to 10 clicks.
-Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). Check the master cylinder, proportioning controlvalve and ABS modulator for damage and leakage.
-Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids and check for leaks. If needed, add transmission fluid, engine coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid.
-Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.
Check for damage, leaks and deterioration.
Check for proper fan operation.
-Inspect exhaust system. Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness.
-Inspect fuel lines and connections. Check for leaks.
-Replace transmission fluid; use Genuine Acura ATF or MTF.
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Lord_Vektra
06-12-2002, 11:05 AM
that what I wanted, Thanks
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